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Scientists also stress that a direct cause-and-effect relationship has not yet been proven, and more controlled studies are still needed.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The machines’ operations and components are controlled and monitored by electronic control units, and onboard software requires specialized software tools to identify problems and prescribe ways to fix them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Opponents Oxford might not have been fancied before kick-off, but they controlled the game, scored twice, and earned their place in the Championship.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Reasons for their absence include cost-cutting, a growing preference for tightly controlled social media-led launches, and the risk that a mauling from the Cannes critics can doom a movie.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Magically controlled as he was, Samson planted all four feet in the dirt and leaned back, instantly skidding to a stop.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley